2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (250 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Suburban | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3180 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
